(The Sports Xchange) – Mike Trout hit a leadoff triple in the ninth and then scored the winning run in a 2-1 victory on Friday over the Texas Rangers, keeping the Los Angeles Angels’ playoff hopes alive. “It’s a big game,” Trout said. “We’re fighting.” The Angels (84-76) were one game behind Houston starting the day in the race for the second wild-card spot.
(The Sports Xchange) – Chris Sale threw seven-plus innings, struck out seven, allowed five hits and walked one as he broke one of the Chicago White Sox’s oldest single-season records with a strikeout in the second inning in their 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Sale finished the season with 274 strikeouts surpassing the previous high of 269 set by Ed Walsh in 1908. It hasn’t quite set in yet,
The Indianapolis Colts signed backup quarterback Josh Johnson after the National Football League team listed starter Andrew Luck as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Luck, who has an injury to his throwing shoulder, saw limited practice time with the team on Friday. Head coach Chuck Pagano said Luck is questionable but he remains hopeful that Luck will start Sunday.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Spieth has been voted PGA Tour player of the year, giving him a sweep of all the significant awards.
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr will take a leave of absence as he recovers from back surgery and will be replaced on an interim basis by Luke Walton. The Warriors announced Thursday that Kerr will need time off for rehabilitation and recovery. Kerr underwent back surgery to repair a ruptured disc in late July and had follow-up surgery in September.
Rudy Gestede has signed for Aston Villa from Blackburn Rovers on a five-year contract.
Muthmir narrowly got the better of last year’s winner Take Cover in a thrilling Qatar King George Stakes at Goodwood.
Rafael Nadal dispatched Pablo Cuevas in the Hamburg Open quarter-finals in straight sets.
Lucas Digne’s agent has denied reports he has held talks with Liverpool regarding a move from PSG to Anfield.
Lucas Digne’s agent has denied reports he has held talks with Liverpool regarding a move from PSG to Anfield.
Tony Martin’s magnificent dual-purpose performer Quick Jack took the glory in the Guinness Galway Hurdle.
Notts County and Chelsea Ladies are both hoping to win the Women’s FA Cup for the first time this weekend at Wembley Stadium.
Notts County and Chelsea Ladies are both hoping to win the Women’s FA Cup for the first time this weekend at Wembley Stadium.
Hull prop Liam Watts is facing a lengthy suspension after being charged with biting an opponent.
Hull KR are set to go into their Ladbrokes Challenge Cup semi-final against Warrington on Saturday with a brand new half-back pairing.